GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5X) and has 1280 texture shaders and 10 execution units. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which has 3072 shaders and 24 execution units. |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5X) | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
GP104-150-KA-A1 | GPU Chip | AD107 |
Pascal | Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
10 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 24 |
1280 | Shader | 3072 |
48 | Render Output Units | 48 |
80 | Texture Units | 96 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 24 |
MemoryThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X has 6 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 can access 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 272 GB/s. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.001 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.125 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 17.0 Gbps |
192 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 272 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X clocks in the base with up to 1.506 GHz. The base frequency of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 1.830 GHz. |
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1.506 GHz | Base Clock | 1.830 GHz |
1.708 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.460 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 6-Pin connector. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 115 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X has a total of 1 Radial fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 0 -- fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | -- |
1 x 65 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1a |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X is 250 mm long, 111 mm high and -- wide. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is -- long, -- high and -- wide. |
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250 mm | Length | -- |
111 mm | Height | -- |
-- | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X was released in Q3/2016 at a price of 249 $ (Reference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 was introduced in Q2/2023 at a price of 299 $. |
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Q3/2016 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 299 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5X
6 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
8 GB GDDR6 |